SOCIETY

Bipin Joshi's mother, sister fly to US to push his release

Bipin Joshi's mother, sister fly to US to push his release

Last Saturday, Hamas released what it called a “farewell photo” of Bipin and 48 other hostages. The family s...

Last Saturday, Hamas released what it called a “farewell photo” of Bipin and 48 other hostages. The family s...

Sep 25, 2025

Editorial

Restoring Citizen Confidence in Governance

Restoring Citizen Confidence in Governance

If the cabinet acts decisively, citizens will support it; otherwise, managing a new wave of public dissatisfaction will...

If the cabinet acts decisively, citizens will support it; otherwise, managing a new wave of public dissatisfaction will...

Sep 25, 2025

Republica Watch

No perks, no frills: Finance Minister Khanal takes tough road of austerity

No perks, no frills: Finance Minister Khanal takes tough road of austerity

The Sushila Karki-led interim government has launched a sweeping austerity drive, scrapping perks, freezing low-priority...

The Sushila Karki-led interim government has launched a sweeping austerity drive, scrapping perks, freezing low-priority...

Sep 24, 2025

ECONOMY

NRB directs BFIs not to exchange burnt banknotes without official recommendations

NRB directs BFIs not to exchange burnt banknotes without official recommendations

Citing that large amounts of paper notes were burnt during the Gen Z protests, the central bank said such notes can be e...

Citing that large amounts of paper notes were burnt during the Gen Z protests, the central bank said such notes can be e...

Sep 24, 2025

ECONOMY

Minister Ghising mulls scrapping contracts of Sunkoshi Marin, Bheri Babai over delays

Minister Ghising mulls scrapping contracts of Sunkoshi Marin, Bheri Babai over delays

Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport and Urban Development Kulman...

Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport and Urban Development Kulman...

Sep 23, 2025

ECONOMY

Petroleum products worth Rs 26 billion imported via Birgunj in two months

Petroleum products worth Rs 26 billion imported via Birgunj in two months

The imports increased by Rs 1.76 billion in the review period compared to the same period of the last fiscal year. 

The imports increased by Rs 1.76 billion in the review period compared to the same period of the last fiscal year. 

Sep 23, 2025

POLITICS

Minister Sinha: Only domestic furniture will be used for reconstruction

Minister Sinha: Only domestic furniture will be used for reconstruction

Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Anil Kumar Sinha has announced the decision to use only local furniture pro...

Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Anil Kumar Sinha has announced the decision to use only local furniture pro...

Sep 23, 2025

SOCIETY

Minister Ghising inspects landslide-affected Araniko Highway to expedite reopening

Minister Ghising inspects landslide-affected Araniko Highway to expedite reopening

He conducted an on-site inspection of the Barhabise–Tatopani Kodari section of the Arniko Highway, a key trade rou...

He conducted an on-site inspection of the Barhabise–Tatopani Kodari section of the Arniko Highway, a key trade rou...

Sep 22, 2025

ECONOMY

Govt slashes Rs 120 billion worth of politically driven projects

Govt slashes Rs 120 billion worth of politically driven projects

“Contractors who have already completed work but are awaiting payments from the concerned ministries will now be s...

“Contractors who have already completed work but are awaiting payments from the concerned ministries will now be s...

Sep 22, 2025

SOCIETY

Home Minister Aryal inspects APF headquarters

Home Minister Aryal inspects APF headquarters

Addressing a programme held after inspecting the APF Headquarters at Halchowk on Sunday, Home Minister Aryal recalled th...

Addressing a programme held after inspecting the APF Headquarters at Halchowk on Sunday, Home Minister Aryal recalled th...

Sep 21, 2025